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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in elearning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these new open education endeavours. Scholars want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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